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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.64, 23,854.62 and 13,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.64, 23,854.62 and 13,291.72 is: 18,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.64 : 23,854.62 = 13,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.64/23,854.62 = 13,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.64x = 23,854.62 × 13,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.64x = 317,068,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,068,929.75/17,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.40

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